Coding can be intimidating to those that have never tried it. One look at a coder’s computer screen is reason enough to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to learn how to code.

You no longer have to spend thousands of dollars on a computer science degree and can learn everything you need to know from the comfort of your own computer. A college education is a great thing to have on your resume but it may not be the best way to learn for a lot of people.

The biggest reason people don’t learn coding is simply because it’s not available to them. Only one out of ten schools teaches the subject and not many teachers even know what it is. If you’re thinking about teaching yourself this lucrative profession, one of the best ways is with a Raspberry Pi.

The Raspberry Pi is a credit card-sized PC that can be programmed to do anything your desktop computer can do and more. You can program it to perform simple tasks like create documents, play video games, or surf the web. But with a little bit of practice you can make a digital camera, a tablet, or even fly a drone!

Raspberry Pi owners from all around the world have been using this little computer to develop interesting projects while learning how to code at the same time. The Raspberry Pi website has many free resources that offer inspiration and how-to guides on creating a variety of different projects. For those new to coding, the Raspberry Pi is a great way to begin your coding adventure. Starting at about $40, this is also one of the cheapest ways to learn coding.

I get that you guys are trying to sell a thing. That’s your purpose, after all. But you can learn to code on a computer for zero dollars. The Pi is a great little device, but hardly a requisite for learning to code.